Can Vegans Be Protein Deficient? The Truth Behind the Myth
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According to a 2013 study published in the *Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics*, vegans generally consume 70% more protein than their daily needs. This debunks the widespread myth and confirms that a well-planned, calorie-sufficient vegan diet can easily meet and even exceed protein requirements, rendering concern over whether vegans can be protein deficient largely unfounded.
